Slow Cooker Brats

Ingredients:

16 fresh brats

2 can or jars (about 14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained

2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped

3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1 cup apple juice

1 can beer

16 brat buns, split

Directions:

Lightly grill or fry the brats to brown for a minute or two.  Place them in a slow cooker.  In a large bowl, combine the sauerkraut, apples, bacon, brown sugar, onion and mustard, spoon over brats.  Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours or until sausage is no longer pink.  Place brats in buns, using a slotted spoon, top with sauerkraut mixture.